1. Model for Victory Joshua 6:1-27
Before the Challenge (6:1-5) You fight from victory not just for victory!
During the Challenge (6:6-16,20) You overcome the enemy by faith!
After the Challenge (6:17-19,21-27) Remember to obey God’s commands and give Him the glory!

2. Model for Victory – Part 2
During the Challenge (6:6-16,20)
You overcome the enemy by Faith!
Hebrews 11: John 5:4
The testing
Preparation
The ark was to be in the midst of everything
Circumcision reinstituted
Passover celebration began again
Joshua found outside Jericho seeking God
Joshua rose early in the morning

3. Model for Victory – Part 2
The testing (cont’d)
Patience
God is never in a hurry
When we hurry we miss the big picture
Faith & patience go together Hebrews 6:12
Silence as an example of self-control
How difficult was this task for 2 million +
James 3:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:7; Psalm 46:10
Jesus’ examples – Is. 53:7; Matt. 26:62-63

4. Model for Victory – Part 2
Obedience
It is what most honors God & He most honors.
What it is not
Eloquent profession of faith
Exercise of great natural abilities & talents
An attractive appearance or personality
What it is
Simply found in 1 Samuel 15:22
Jesus’ example Philippians 2:8

5. Model for Victory – Part 2
Obedience to the very end
God gives us our orders
…..… one step at a time
First six days nothing happens
The 6th trip on the 7th day nothing happened
Parallel with Naaman
2 Kings 5
6 washings and nothing happened

6. Model for Victory – Part 2
Conclusions
When we accept God’s plan, we invite God’s presence that guarantees victory!
There is no substitute
……………for obedience to God!
There is no substitute for obedience in all details…… to the very end!

7. Model for Victory – Part 2
Principle
Jericho was a stronghold that needed to be demolished. What strongholds are present in our land, our church, and ourselves that need to be demolished like Jericho? 2 Cor. 10:4
How are we to do this?
Prayer
The Word of God
Our Testimony
Revelation 12:11

8. Model for Victory – Part 2
Application
How is your Preparation?
How is your Patience?
Note: If you want to increase your faith practice patience !
How is your Persistence?
How is your Silence?